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Qin Kai’s Hilarious Mid-Dive Face Becomes Internet Sensation
During the 2012 London Olympics, China’s Qin Kai became the face of one of the most amusing viral moments in sports. Caught mid-dive, Qin’s face seemed hilariously squished, as if pressed against an invisible glass pane, much to the delight of social media users. This facial distortion isn’t a sign of discomfort but rather a common effect caused by the rapid pressure shifts when diving at high speeds.
While the internet had a field day with his photo, Qin was all business in the competition, earning a silver medal in the men’s synchronized springboard event. Who knew an Olympic dive could make waves both in the pool and online?